Events

A strong community is one that gathers to support one another. The events held throughout the year bring families, friends, and community leaders together to celebrate great childhoods and raise awareness about the importance of prevention.

UPCOMING EVENTS

resilience screening- ChattanoogaAugust 28, 2018

Join us for a FREE screening of the documentary Resilience: the Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope at Camp House in Chattanooga. Admission is free, but registration is required.

resilience screening- NAshvilleSeptember 10, 2018

Join us for a FREE screening of the documentary Resilience: the Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope at Nashville's Vanderbilt Children's Hospital: First Tennessee Theater. Admission is free, but registration is required.

Pinwheels & Punchlines

Join the PCAT Young Professionals group for their first ever comedy fundraiser! A $20 ticket gets you two drinks and entry to the laugh-tastic event! Of course, all proceed go to ensure new babies and their parents have everything they need to have a happy, healthy and safe childhood.

Pinwheel Celebration Breakfast- Oak Ridge

The Pinwheel Celebration Breakfast is our chance to honor members of the community who are champions for building strong families and creating great childhoods for children in East Tennessee. Presented by CNS.

good food - dining with a purpose

Do you own a restaurant that is committed to creating a strong community? Do you know of a restaurant that would be interested in giving back? Good Food events bring people together around the table to connect, learn, and engage with the great work we are doing in the community. These completely customized events are an intimate way to raise awareness about the mission of Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee, all while having an amazing meal.

PAST EVENTS

pinwheel party - april 26, 2018

A beautiful night, a beautiful skyline view, and a beautiful show of generosity from our friends! Supporters raised nearly $40,000 to help parents in every corner of the state get the support and help that they need. We are so grateful for each person who donated, bid on silent auction items, purchased safety items for our families, brought a friend, and shared about the Pinwheel Party on social media!

pinwheel festival - april 21, 2018

The 2018 Pinwheel Festival was held at Sevier Park in Nashville on a GORGEOUS Spring day! Families from all over were able to enjoy the FREE entertainment, games, crafts, and food. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect way to celebrate everything that is great about being a child! Here are a few highlights, or you can view the full photo gallery.

Pinwheel GArden Party Nashville - MAy 20, 2017

Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee thanks our donors and supporters with a garden party filled with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, lovely gardens and a word from a family that PCAT was fortunate enough to be invited into their home and walk alongside them on their parenting journey.

Pinwheel Celebration Breakfast Oak Ridge - April 21, 2017

The Pinwheel Celebration Breakfast is our chance to honor members of the community who are champions for building strong families and creating great childhoods for children in East Tennessee.

We partnered with the Nashville Children's Alliance to host nearly 1000 people at our FREE community event at Sevier Park in Nashville in April 2017. See more from the event...

Unsung Heroes 2017 / Children's Advocacy Days

What is an Unsung Hero? A parent or caregiver who demonstrates incredible resiliency,draws upon a strong support system, understands their child’s development or needs, shows empathy and support toward their child’s feelings, and who is not afraid to ask for help or receive help. Read more of their amazing stories here.

bbq, bREW, AND yOU - August 27, 2016

The clouds parted and the rain subsided just in time for us to host a fantastic crowd at ONEC1TY in Nashville for an evening of amazing BBQ courtesy of Bacon & Caviar, cold brews provided by Ajax Turner, and a special appearance made by local radio personality and Bachelorette contestant, Wells Adams.

Pinwheel garden party - may 22, 2016

As a "thank you" to our donors, the Pinwheel Garden Party was a beautiful spring evening of food, music, cocktails, and a chance to continue to support our mission. Guests enjoyed a live auction, entertainment by the bluegrass ensemble, Grass Stains, and food by Milk & Honey Food Company.